Press Club Hanoi's Newsletter Spring 2013

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April / May / JuneSPRING 2013

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SPRING 2013 events at a glance NATIONAL HOLIDAYS April 04 Senegal Independence Day 10 Maldives Independence Day 17 Syria National Day 18 Republic of Zimbabwe National Day 26 Republic of Tanzania Union Day 27 Republic of Sierra Leone Independence Day 27 Republic of South Africa National Day 27 Republic of Togo Independence Day 29 Kingdom of The Netherlands Queen’s Birthday 30 Vietnam Reunification Day April / May / June May 01 Labour Day 03 Republic of Poland National Day 09 EU Day 15 Paraguay Independence Day 17 Kingdom of Norway Constitution Day 20 Cameroon National Day 22 Republic of Yemen National Day 24 Eritrea Independence Day 25 Argentina Independence Day 25 Jordan Independence Day 26 Georgia Independence Day SPECIAL EVENTS June 01 Samoa Independence Day 02 Republic of Italy Foundation Day of the Republic (1946) 05 Kingdom of Denmark National Day 05 Seychelles National Day 06 Kingdom of Sweden National Day APRIL MAY JUNE 10 Republic of Portugal Day of Camoens and the Portuguese Communities 5 Friday Night on the Terrace 3 Friday Night on the Terrace 7 Friday Night on the Terrace 10 United Kingdom Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 22-28 Food Promotion 12 Mothers Day 17-23 Food Promotion 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and “April in Paris” “Mango Madness” Northern Ireland National Day 12 Republic of the Philippines 20-26 Food Promotion Every week Independence Day 24 Secretary’s Day “Viva Mexico” Thirsty Thursdays 12 Russian National Day Champagne Friday Jazz 17 Iceland National Day 23 Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg Every week 25 Members Wine Evening Thirsty Thursdays National Day Champagne Friday Jazz Every week 25 Republic of Croatia National Day Thirsty Thursdays 25 Republic of Slovenia Independence Day Champagne Friday Jazz 26 Republic of Madagascar Independence Day2 Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2012 2013

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Interview What is the most incredible thing happening with Australian wine today? The discovery of new areas - The stamp, the current younger generation is adding to the wine industry and wine styles – continual evolution of Australian wine which has been embraced by each generation of winemakers and certainly accelerated by those young people entering the industry today. What are the characters of your wines? Whites are elegant, fresh with lively acidity and dry. Reds are full flavoured, balanced with an elegance - length on the palate. Our wines are built to age, which is a wonderful attribute wines made in Clare; both red and white. They have the ability to live for 10, 20, 30 years. What set your wines apart from your competition? Wine Estate Owner The consistent quality, full flavour, balance, freshness and dry finish. Peter Barry Being a multi-generational winemaking family in Clare, with knowledge accumulated over fifty years allows you to consistently make wines of quality, which you can be proud of. Owning all of our own vineyards allows us to understand each and every site and make wines that reflect the individuality of each vineyard. Has climate change in any way altered your approach to making wine? Yes, in that the seasons seem to be more variable, a drought, a wet year, a hot year, a cool year. We have to look at each year in isolation and adjust how we tackle the fruit, both in the vineyard and in the winery. From there, we make the best quality wine we can that is a reflection of the vintage. What are your favorites wines? I like to drink crisp, fresh Riesling like The Florita. I then look at the Riesling again with a lot of age (10-20 years). What is your favorite summer wine & food pairing? Cold Riesling and fresh oysters before a main course of grilled lamb chops cooked on the BBQ with lemon and oregano. What is your favorite winter wine & food pairing? Oxtail Sugo with 2004 The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon What can we expect from your wines at the 9th annual Wine Cruise? Each of our wines has its own character - they are a family and like the children of a family they all share the same surname but have their own distinct personality.8 Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2013

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Spring is here! That means it’s time to umbrella, and meet up with your friends. And Hanoi’s best way to welcome in the weekend is Press Club’s Friday Nights on the Terrace! It’s a time to go a little crazy and dance to the beats of DJ Vaughan, DJ Polo, DJ GigiMix,and the Hot Chicks Band. And don’t forget, ladies, you’ll be treated to one free drink between 7 pm and 9 pm! APRIL 5 The night is young, the sky is black, and the music is calling you to dance! Ladies, celebrate the call of the night with one complimentary cocktail MAY 3 Hey there, lassies! Pick up your high heels and join us for a complimentary glass of Ireland’s best: the sweet perfection of Baileys! JUNE 7 Summer is just around the corner, so ladies, put on that cute new dress and join us for a complimentary drink thanks to Johnnie Walker Black Label.

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Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank CIO & CEO Club Meeting Human Rights Day Celebration Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Hongkong Land BBQ Dinner CBREs Year-End Tenant Night Press Club PAPARAZZI Mr Roman Federico & Family Ringing in a Happy 2013! All of your lovely friends meet at Press Club! A lavish dinnermeeting of World Bank Year! Special to welcome in the New A toast to prosperous andWorld Bank year! Special meeting of happy new Special meeting of like royalty! Everyones treated World Bank Joel, Cesar & Kurt Martina & Rolando Frank with Debbie, Caroline, April & Eunice12 Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2013

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Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank CEO Round Table Discussion Ateliers Grand Opening in Hanoi. International Workshop on Public Procurement Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Suprise birthday party for Mr Kakakios. ILAs Christmas Party Vision & Associate Year-end Party 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Happy New Year!! Its no secret: everyones having fun on the Terrace! Thu & Jeremy Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank Special meeting of World Bank OMEGA Boutique Inauguration in Hanoi Furla New Concept Store OpeningWere wondering: why dont we come here more often? Darling, you look fabulous... Friday Night Fever! Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2013 13

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Travel advice brought to you by:The sTory behind The We knoW Well the value of a strongImages image. an image that can ignite the desire to embark on a neW journey, to pursue the tale and emotions captured in that moment, to live that experience. the stories behind these images are often equally compelling, adding further intrigue and groWing the desire to learn more.GOKTIEK VIADUCT BRIDGE SAPA RICE TERRACESThe largest railway bridge in the world upon its completion in 1901 by A great deal of effort goes in to preparing the rice fields every yearPennsylvania and Maryland Bridge Construction, the Goktiek Viaduct in the town of Sapa in Northern Vietnam. Winters can be harsh onremains the highest bridge in Myanmar at 102 meters. Just 60 miles the soils and livestock, leaving just a small window for plantingnortheast of Mandalay, the bridge is a highly anticipated part any before spring arrives, at which time the rice paddies are cleaned, thejourney here offering stunning views across the verdant valley and soils turned and filled with water ready to be planted again, creatingrising plateau in the distance. spectacular emerald green landscapes.EXO SUGGESTS - Northern Shan State by Train – 4D/3N EXO SUGGESTS - Discover Northeastern Vietnam – 3D/2NGEISHA KAMPONG PHLUKGeisha are graceful Japanese females who host guests and entertain A magnificent show of how people adjust to their naturalthrough various arts including music and dance. To become a surroundings. This floating village on Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reapgeisha, the individual must first pass through rigorous training Province has been built on timber stilts and remains completelyand work as an apprentice, known as a maiko. We can arrange for a self-sufficient. A boat journey through the village offers the chanceprivate geisha or maiko performance for the evening to give great for guests to see villagers at work, often fishing and tending to theirinsight to this centuries old practice. boats or harvesting crops grown in raised planting beds.EXO SUGGESTS - Essential Japan – 9D/8N EXO SUGGESTS - Authentic Tonle SapTERRACOTTA WARRIORS TANA TORAJAOver 7000 pottery soldiers, horses and chariots commissioned by Sulawesi, one of Indonesia’s lesser known islands is home to thethe Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi and buried in his elaborate tombs to Toraja tribe, famous for their iconic houses (tongkonan), andprotect him in the afterlife, and help him rule over a new empire. elaborate funeral rites and burial sites. The Torajans have veryFrom the sheer size and magnitude of the site and the incredible unique burial methods; the wealthiest or most noble being interredstory behind it, to the remarkable individuality of the life-size in hollowed out caves on cliff faces. The famous Lemo cliff tombs areterracotta figures, each with its own distinctive face and look; it’s no an amazing example of this practice, and the Tau Tau, the woodensurprise the Terracotta Army is considered by many to be the 8th effigies who watch over the tombs from their stone platforms areWonder of the World. breathtaking.EXO SUGGESTS - Classical China – 11D/10N EXO SUGGESTS - Toraja Discovery – 4D/3N16 Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2013

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Apple Tree Group Set to Debut Luxury Lodge in BaganBagan Lodge will be the first upscale property within walking going to emerge as the hottest attraction in the country.”distance of ancient temples. Located 700 kilometers north of Yangon, Bagan is one of the mostApple Tree Group is targeting mid April 2013 for the soft opening rarified collections of temples anywhere in the world not yetof its highly anticipated luxury lodge located in the heart of designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. National Geographic hashistoric Bagan. hailed the vast temple grounds as “one of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological heritage sites.”Located near the eastern shore of the legendary IrrawaddyRiver, the property offers 85 air-conditioned rooms in three “Seeing the ancient Ananda Pahto Temple and the gildedclasses of accommodation ranging from 261 square meters for Shwezigon Paya is what it must have been like to visit Angkor morethe Courtyard Suite, to 72 square meters for the Deluxe Rooms. than 20 years ago,” said Walter. There is something very pristine andThe hotel’s design aesthetic melds classic Burmese design with unadulterated about exploring temples that date back to the 11thcontemporary flourishes. and 12th centuries.”Its three restaurants deliver a range of culinary fare in a variety of Beyond the temples and ruins, the region is renown for its localsettings, from authentic Burmese and western cuisines in the Tiffin artisans and weavers, horse driven carts that ply the back roads,Room, to afternoon tea in the Lobby Lounge, and the Pool Bar for and small outdoor markets that sell everything from silver to freshsnacks and cocktails. produce.Beyond the restaurant, the Lodge features a spa, a 20-meter pool and Although none of the major carriers fly directly into Bagan yet, dailytravel desk for guests to book local excursions and onward flights. flights deliver passengers into Yangon from the regional capitols of“Bagan is the hottest travel destination in Southeast Asia,” said Kurt Hanoi, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Once visitors arriveWalter, Group General Manager at the Apple Tree Group. “Myanmar in Yangon, Air Mandalay has daily direct flights to Nyaung U, theand Burmese culture is on every traveler’s radar screen, and Bagan is airport that serves Bagan.18 Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2013

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HOROSCOPE CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19 APRIL 20 - MAY 20 Ay caramba! This season will be muy loco (very crazy!) as you’re busy with work, friends, and family. But you’re a Capricorn,GEMINI the spa, or call up some close friends so you’re up to the challenge, right? AMAY 21 - JUNE 20 and join them for a Member Wine tasting! margarita and night out at our Viva Mexico!You’ll have some family issues to tackle Go for the red wine, not the white, and event is sure to ease your mind and set youthis month, but once you’ve reconnected, say hi to that girl or guy who keeps dreaming about white sand beaches ofyou’ll feel a whole lot better. With that in making eyes at you... Acapulco...mind, don’t forget Mother’s Day...PressClub even offers dear Mom a free pastry LIBRA AQUARIUS SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22 JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18on her special day! And as for romance,you may want to say hi to that Aquarius This season will be a time of changes and April is the cruelest month. But Maysitting at the table next to you! challenges in career and life at home. shouldn’t be too bad. And June? It’s gonna Work will be uncertain, so solidify be awesome, dude! So here’s your gameCANCER relationships by scheduling important plan: spend time out with friends early inJUNE 21 - JULY 22 business lunches in early spring (at Press the season (remember those two-for-oneYour charisma and charm will be highest Club, perhaps?). As summer arrives, drink specials?), make time for career inin May, so sign that deal, tell your love things will quiet down and it’ll be time to May, and in June, order some White Russianinterest your intentions, and well... you celebrate with a mojito! and forget about it all.might as well try out for that perfor-mance you’ve always been meaning to SCORPIO PISCES OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21 FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20participate in, too! And after all that aFriday Night on the Terrace as summer Curiosity and short trips are going to be As Mercury goes retrograde, this is the timeapproaches. Go a little crazy. You part of your life in spring—be sure to for Pisces to try new things. Some Vietnam-deserve it. take advantage of all Southeast Asia has ese cuisine you’ve never tasted? Perhaps to offer! Romance and adventure also some seafood? You’re the sign of the fish,LEO beckon—and admit it, you were wonder- after all! (Have you checked out Press Club’sJULY 23 - AUGUST 22 ing just what that Mango menu at Press monthly food specials?) But seriously, this isYour boss is going to be a little testy this Club is all about. Bring a friend and do a time to be a risk taker in business matters.season (but when aren’t bosses?) so play some culinary exploration! But remember to rely on your network ofit cool and wait for your moment to colleagues and friends. And thank them,shine. Focus instead on personal matters, SAGITTARIUS however it turns out. NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21especially friends, who will be especiallywelcoming in early spring. And you’ll After a winter of illness and setbacks, ARIESmeet someone beautiful: why not invite you’ll be glad to know spring is going to MARCH 21 - APRIL 19them to Press Club’s April in Paris dinner? be much better: better health, better In April, it’s time to make a wish upon a career prospects, and a reunion of star...and if you can see the stars in Hanoi’sVIRGO friends. Your romantic life, however night sky, then you’re very luck indeed! YouAUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22 might be stalled a little. Listen carefully to social life will also see a boost, and it’s aEarly spring could bring a change in your love interest and schedule some time to finish up matters at work. A nightrelationships, so be prepared and take nights out (preferably on a quiet week- out with a two-for one drink at Press Clubcare of yourself. Schedule a massage at night). might be just the way to celebrate! Press Club Newsletter SPRING 2013 23

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“The Lodge Hill” Shiraz2010 vintageavailable at59 Hang Trong, Hanoiwww.warehouse-asia.comWinemaking NotesThe 2010 vintage has a deep black red colour and excellent clarity. It displayslifted notes of pepper spice, nutmeg and caraway seed with lashings ofboysenberry mixed with spearmint.The palate is medium bodied and seamless with an abundance of choc-mint,raspberries and black cherries, all wrapped up in integrated, well seasoned oak.Clare Valley, South AustraliaWine has been flowing in the Clare Valley since 1851 and is an integral part of theculture. It is one of Australia’s most prestigious premium wine regions famousfor its Riesling and Shiraz. A tiny area accounting for less than 1.5% of the totalAustralian wine production.With its beautiful rolling hills, ideal winter rainfall, Mediterranean climate, soilvariation and vineyard orientation, the Clare Valley carries a unique history andwinemaking heritage.Alc/Vol: 14.5%Oak Treatment : Aged for 15 months in 20% American and 80% French oak.